HALLMARK

Hallmark

A hallmark is an official mark or series of marks struck on items made of precious metals—platinum, gold, silver and in some nations, palladium. In a more general sense, the term hallmark can also be used to refer to any distinguishing characteristic or trait.

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hallmark

Noun

  1. A distinguishing characteristic.
  2. An official marking made by a trusted party, usually an assay office, on items made of precious metals.

Verb

  1. To provide or stamp with a hallmark.


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